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How soon after spinal surgery (discetomy) can i fly?
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Immediately: Minimally invasive discectomy allows the mass majority of patients to go home the same day of surgery. There is no contraindications to flying within the 1st 24 hours. As an antidote, a patient of mine underwent a mis discectomy and flew to hawaii that evening for vacation.
Answered 7/4/2012
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One week: I recommend one week before travel after any surgical procedure to ensure you do not develop an infection.
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